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331 TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SEPARATE HOUSEHOLD STATUS Approve eligible child(ren) on separate TANF cases if ● the child lives with a relative other than a legal parent, and the relative has legal children who are not the child’s natural, adopted or half siblings for whom the relative receives TANF. ● the child lives with other-related children who are not siblings. Designate the adult relative as the non-needy payee on each related child's case, except the case for which they are the needy caregiver. SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP The following individuals can apply and receive SNAP as a separate household from the other people they live with. 1. Elderly AND Disabled Persons: A person who is 60 years of age or older (and their spouse) who lives with others, but is unable to purchase and prepare meals separately, because they suffer from a permanent disability may apply as a separate household if the following conditions are met: ● The elderly person meets a disability considered permanent under the Social Security Act as listed in manual section B–400. AND ● The income of the others with whom the elderly person resides (excluding the income of the elderly person and their spouse) does not exceed 165% of the poverty level for the household size. NOTE: This policy does not apply to disabled persons under 60 years of age. 2. Roomer: A person that pays another household for lodging, but not meals, may apply as a separate household. Division of Welfare and Supportive Services HOUSEHOLD DETERMINATION Eligibility and Payments Manual 331 SEPARATE HOUSEHOLD STATUS MTL 05/24 Nov 24 A-331